Has Microfinance Been the Solution to Global Poverty? A Review of the Impacts and Successes
By Sean Kirker, Justice and Legal Thought
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Matthew Sorak
May 10, 2020
I found this project very interesting as it took a systemic approach to evaluating the effectiveness microfinance rather than a simply charitable lense. I learned a lot about microfinance, including its goals, function, and back story. You state that it is not the singular solution to poverty. I wonder what else you think should accompany it for it to be most effective?
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Evan Crum
May 08, 2020
Wow, Sean, I must say I'm impressed. Your research appears to be really thorough and your conclusions are thoughtfully done. I had never realized how contentious of an issue the practice of microfinancing is, and I appreciate your nuanced analysis of its pros and cons. I would love to know your thoughts on the impact of "Big Agriculture" and the deleterious effects it can have on food security for third world countries.
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Shannen Auffarth
May 05, 2020
What an interesting read, Sean. As a global public health scholar interested in solutions to global poverty and increased healthcare access, this is a great topic! I particularly enjoy that Cambodia was included for the context of this review, as this is where my practicum project took place.
I found this project very interesting as it took a systemic approach to evaluating the effectiveness microfinance rather than a simply charitable lense. I learned a lot about microfinance, including its goals, function, and back story. You state that it is not the singular solution to poverty. I wonder what else you think should accompany it for it to be most effective?
Wow, Sean, I must say I'm impressed. Your research appears to be really thorough and your conclusions are thoughtfully done. I had never realized how contentious of an issue the practice of microfinancing is, and I appreciate your nuanced analysis of its pros and cons. I would love to know your thoughts on the impact of "Big Agriculture" and the deleterious effects it can have on food security for third world countries.
What an interesting read, Sean. As a global public health scholar interested in solutions to global poverty and increased healthcare access, this is a great topic! I particularly enjoy that Cambodia was included for the context of this review, as this is where my practicum project took place.